At the subnational level, ICLEI drives change along five interconnected pathways that cut across sectors and jurisdictional boundaries. This design enables local and regional governments to develop solutions in a holistic and integrated way, creating change across entire urban systems. We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
A record thirty-seven mayors of African capital cities committed to collective responsibility to build sustainable African capital cities at the…
by Sophia Rettberg, Resilient Cities 2019 Guest Blogger Food waste is a global issue. According to the United Nations Food…
by Sophia Rettberg, Resilient Cities 2019 Guest Blogger Environmental hazards such as flooding, heat waves and droughts are increasingly common challenges…
With unprecedented economic development and urban expansion in China, private car ownership is on the rise, along with severe traffic…
Authors: André Confiado, Cities Unit, UN Environment; Joke Dufourmont, Programme Lead, Jobs & Skills Programme, Circle Economy; Marion Guénard, Circular…
Lykke Leonardsen is constantly thinking about rainy days… even when it’s sunny outside. But you really can’t blame her. Ever…
By Tsu-Jui Cheng, Sustainable Mobility Program Manager, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and Sunandan Tiwari , Director of Global…
Industrial legacy cities often have a history of quick population growth, urban sprawl and single-purpose urban planning. These factors have…
According to a recent report of Circle Economy, our world is currently 9% circular, meaning that current production systems rely 91%…
As the world continues to urbanize, the need to improve transportation in and around cities is becoming increasingly urgent. Though…
To take ambitious climate action, it’s essential that local, regional and national governments have access to good information about the…
By Rob McDonald, Lead Scientist for Global Cities, The Nature Conservancy This century will be remembered as the urban century….